Professional background
I am a leading claimant clinical negligence lawyer and I have extensive experience in all varieties of claimant medical negligence, but particularly maximum severity claims including where adults or children have suffered brain injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, loss of vision/blindness, spinal and other neurological injuries. I also specialise in wrongful birth claims some of which relate to children with Down Syndrome and/or severe congenital conditions such as spina bifida and chromosomal abnormalities.
I am known for successfully concluding complex high value claims, acting for clients throughout England and Wales. My inspiration is my clients and my focus to achieve the best possible outcome to help ameliorate the impact of their injury as far as possible.
I am a Clinical Negligence Specialist Panel member of both the Association of Victims of Medical Accidents (AvMA) and The Law Society, reflecting my expertise.
I am also a Senior Litigator of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and a Member of Manchester Law Society.
I continue to be recognised as a Leader in the Clinical Negligence field by both Legal 500 (leading individual) and Chambers (Star Individual).
I am regularly invited to lecture on clinical negligence issues including speaking at AvMA training events, lecturing on the MA in Medical Ethics and Law at the University of Manchester and on legal issues to medics, case managers, treating therapists and charities.
Types of cases include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Acquired brain injury in both adults and children
- Amputations
- Spinal injuries
- Wrongful birth claims (for example relating to children with Down Syndrome, spina bifida, brain and other serious congenital conditions)
- Loss vision/blindness
- Neurological injuries
- Fatal medical accidents
- Birth injuries
Case highlights
Secured £30 million for a young girl with cerebral palsy caused by hypoxia at birth, following a negligent delay in her delivery.
£24m settlement for young boy with cerebral palsy due to hypoxia at birth as a result of a failure to deliver despite a deterioration in his heart rate
Achieved a £12.2 million settlement for a twin who sustained brain injuries and developed cerebral palsy after being over-ventilated in the Special Care Baby Unit following birth.
Achieved a £7.3 million settlement for a twin who sustained brain injury and developed cerebral palsy after an incorrect calculation of the due date led to premature delivery.
Achieved a £7.25 million settlement in a wrongful birth claim for a child born with severe congenital brain abnormalities that should have been detected during antenatal screening.
Achieved a £6.9 million settlement for a child who suffered brain injury and developed cerebral palsy after medical staff failed to act on an abnormal CTG trace, resulting in oxygen deprivation at birth.
Achieved a £6.8 million settlement for a young mother of two who suffered a severe brain injury during childbirth after a delay in responding to circulatory collapse caused by a high spinal block (epidural).
Achieved a £6.5 million settlement for a child who developed cerebral palsy after medical staff failed to deliver promptly despite clear signs of fetal distress during pregnancy.
Achieved a £6.4 million settlement in a wrongful birth claim for a girl born with Down Syndrome and severe congenital internal abnormalities that should have been detected during antenatal screening.
Secured £3.4 million for a client following a misreported brain scan and delayed diagnosis of a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage, resulting in permanent brain damage.
Awards & recognition
Jenny is hugely knowledgeable, has a calm demeanour and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Jenny is a top-rated lawyer who provides the human touch required to guide and support her client through the legal process.
Jenny Urwin is a very professional and experienced person, and at the same time very helpful in difficult situations. I always knew that she was there for me when I needed help. She explains everything and I will always recommend her to anyone who needs help with a medical negligence issue.
Jenny Urwin is the most compassionate lawyer I have ever worked with. She has the ability to put people at ease and is beyond approachable. She achieves incredible outcomes.
Jenny Urwin is an exceptional lawyer, who has the ability to demystify the legal process for her clients, offering clear advice and guidance. Jenny is kindness personified and her clients truly appreciate the human touch. Nothing is ever too much to ask.
Jenny Urwin is hugely experienced in cerebral palsy and wrongful birth claims. Her management of cases is truly excellent as are her client care skills.
Jenny is really very good. She is hugely experienced, very good with clients and has a no-nonsense approach to litigation.
She is one of the top solicitors who provides a very high level of service, she is very talented and I cannot recommend her enough.
Authored pieces
£20.3m settlement for twin seriously injured during forceps delivery
What others say…
Jenny is hugely knowledgeable, has a calm demeanour and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Jenny is a top-rated lawyer who provides the human touch required to guide and support her client through the legal process.
Jenny Urwin is the most compassionate lawyer I have ever worked with. She has the ability to put people at ease and is beyond approachable. She achieves incredible outcomes.